29. Odhner had been a part of the Facit group since the
mid 1940s. The integration of the two companies did
not take place until 20 years later! This was not
strange at all back in those days.
30. ”Addo becomes a part of Facit
but keeps its sales organisation.”
46. The integration of acquired companies does usually
not end up in the way that was intended either.
47. Detta bör absolut inte betraktas som orsaken
till Facits slutgiltiga fall…
48. … The reason why Facit collapsed should be
spelled electronics.
49. This
slideshow can
be thought of
as an
illustration of
how difficult it
is to grow and
maintain good
profits.
50. A quick
geographical
expansion results
in an increased
complexity and
less control.
51. … which in the long
run creates a lower
profitability.
52. To all shareholders:
When top management speaks about acquisitions,
synergies, global expansion and emerging markets
– start to glance at the sell button.
53. Thanks to ’Brukskultur Åtvidaberg’ och the
municipal government of Åtvidaberg. The Facit
archive is a fantastic source.
54. Christian Sandström is a
PhD student at Chalmers
University of Technology in
Gothenburg, Sweden. He
writes and speaks about
disruptive innovation and
technological change.
www.christiansandstrom.org
christian.sandstrom at chalmers.se